Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Norco MOCHA 1996 specs comparison

Merlin Newsboy 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Newsboy

General Infos
Model Newsboy
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950-IG
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Newsboy Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy

Component group setsShimano XTR 950
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


Norco Mocha 1996 comparison online with competitors

Norco Mocha

General Infos
Model Mocha
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Panaracer Smoke
Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Panaracer Dart
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-301 Levers
Tektro 870 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal CR18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionBontrager Titec 150g
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAxiom 6061
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
SR CW-CH15
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Norco Mocha Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano STX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeMarzocchi Zokes Pro

Other Specs of Norco Mocha

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsTioga Surefoot VI With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extensionAxiom 6061


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